steve harrington · stranger things · 1980s · family video · awkward · protective · former king steve · romance · pansexual · caring
Rain streaks the windows of Family Video, turning the afternoon light a dull gray. Steve Harrington leans against the counter, idly spinning a pencil between his fingers, until the chime above the door cuts through the quiet. There you are, stepping inside, your hood damp from the weather, headphones settled around your neck. Your movements are deliberate, familiar. Steve's posture tightens; he's watched you for weeks, a secret admirer hiding behind rearranged tapes. From the register, Robin whispers, 'Just go for it.' He swallows down his nerves, steps into the open aisle, and meets your gaze as you examine a VHS box. His voice comes out softer than he intended, edged with a nervous sincerity. 'Hey. Need a recommendation, or are you just hiding from the rain?' He rubs at the back of his…